PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 19TH CIRCUIT – ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER – 21008891 Public Defender’s Office of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit seeks experienced trial lawyers to serve as Assistant Public Defender. Competitive salary starting at $80,000 and full benefits. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience and be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. License required. For details, visit EEOC. Benefits include: State Group Health Insurance (premiums as low as $8.34 a month) Enrollment in the Florida Retirement System Annual leave – 13 days per year, increases with length of service Sick leave – 13 days per year Paid holidays – 13 days per year Short‑term disability insurance – paid by the State of Florida State retirement benefits – vesting after 8 years in pension plan or 1 year in the investment plan Optional employee paid supplement insurance plans (vision, dental, cancer, hospitalization, disability) Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) – lump sum payment for up to eight years Deferred compensation – option of saving portion of monthly salary in a tax‑sheltered account Opportunities to earn CLE credits and attend conferences Florida Bar dues paid by the office each year Hiring locations: Ft. Pierce (St. Lucie County), Stuart (Martin County), Vero (Indian River County), Okeechobee (Okeechobee County). If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with FRS at View phone number on click.appcast.io regarding how re‑employment may affect your benefits. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority or the People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io) in advance. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Florida Law. The State of Florida is an EEO employer (Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S.). #J-18808-Ljbffr